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Age 71-80
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Interview 23
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She can have her hair done while at the hospice or have reflexology or do crafts, or simply sit and sleep.
Breast cancer diagnosed in 2001, followed by a mastectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy
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Interview 39
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She found aromatherapy and reflexology very relaxing.
Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1995, which was treated with regular chemotherapy, at least every nine months. In 2003 developed metastases in the spine.
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